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Charlie Morton to Make Tigers Debut Sunday Against Phillies

Detroit traded for the 41-year-old right-hander to bolster a rotation weakened by season-ending and emerging injuries

Jul 29, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) walks off the field after a pitching change against Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Overview

  • The Tigers sent prospect Micah Ashman to Baltimore for Morton while the Orioles acquired lefty Dietrich Enns from Detroit for cash considerations.
  • Morton is scheduled to start on Sunday, August 3, in Philadelphia against one of his former clubs.
  • Over an 18-year career, he has compiled a 145–131 record, earned two All-Star selections and won World Series titles with Houston and Atlanta.
  • After a rough start in Baltimore, Morton has gone 7–1 with a 3.88 ERA in his last 11 starts since May 26, averaging 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch said Morton’s veteran steadiness and leadership will be invaluable as Detroit fills the void left by season-ending and knee injuries to Reese Olson and Casey Mize.